Will there be that much if a difference between a 24inch 1080p or 1440p 27 inch monitor?

[M_antonio3319]

I am deciding between a vg248qe or a rog swift. I a wondering if the lower frame rate is worth the higher resolution, specifically on those sizes.

 

[photonboy]

1) You can still choose 1920x1080 on the 1440p monitor for a game so that is a non-issue.

(also the SIZE won't affect frame rate, only the chosen RESOLUTION.)

I play many most games at 1920x1080 on my GTX680. At 2560x1440 I play Torchlight, CIV5, Mass Effect 3, Diablo 3 etc. Most shooters I'm at 1920x1080.

2) Some games look far, far better at 2560x1440 such as CIV5 (anything with small text/HUD elements). Also the extra 3" of the 27" is very significant.

3) ROG SWIFT has G-Sync which I don't believe the other monitor has. That can make games much, much smoother. You will need a supported NVidia card to use that feature though.

Summary:
Cost difference aside the SWIFT is an amazing monitor so I recommend it.

 

[gwapito]

Why don't you tell your video card so we can see if it can handle 1440p w/o too much loss in frame rate

 

[Js4days1]

I am deciding between a vg248qe or a rog swift. I a wondering if the lower frame rate is worth the higher resolution, specifically on those sizes.

I own a ROG Swift and would recommend it to anyone that could afford it. Both monitors have a 144hz refresh rate and not only does the Swift have a higher resolution it has a much higher quality panel so the colors arent going to look as washed out as they do on the vg248qe. Not to mention the Gsync and ULMB on the Swift.

 

[M_antonio3319]

I am upgrading to 2 gtx 980's

 

[Knicks2012]

I am upgrading to 2 gtx 980's

go with the swift, you can always turn down the resolution to 1080p

 

[photonboy]

Update:

Without G-SYNC when gaming on a 144Hz monitor you have to be able to maintain above 144FPS if you want VSYNC working (or force "Half Adaptive VSYNC in the video control panel to game at 72FPS).

With G-SYNC however the GPU simply outputs the frames and the monitor draws what it gets so no problem with synching.

*Long story short you can simply put in the "ULTRA" settings for a game or tweak a bit until you get your desired frame rate (such as 50FPS or higher) and you should have a smooth gaming experience without lag, tearing etc.

One of the main reasons to game at 144FPS is to enable VSYNC but reduce the LAG (since the GPU output gets buffered there's less lag with a higher frame rate). With G-SYNC however you can game at a much LOWER FRAME RATE and not have things feel sluggish.

 

[gwapito]

I am upgrading to 2 gtx 980's

Get the 27" 1440p monitor. Even single gtx 980 will handle that resolution. check this out for comparison:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-review/8

 

[M_antonio3319]

After some research, I've realized that there is a 24inch 1080p g-sync monitor, the benq xl2420g. Should I go with that instead, since it has the best of both worlds?

 

[Knicks2012]

After some research, I've realized that there is a 24inch 1080p g-sync monitor, the benq xl2420g. Should I go with that instead, since it has the best of both worlds?

For $200 more why not go with the rog swift that bigger and can handle 1440p at 144 hz? You already spent at least $1000 on the 980s why not show off their true potential? You may even want to look at 4k

 

[M_antonio3319]

Ok, but will I take advantage of 144hz?

 

[Knicks2012]

Ok, but will I take advantage of 144hz?

Oh yea but it depends on the game and the settings you play at

 

[M_antonio3319]

But on ultra will most games get over 60 fps?

 

[Knicks2012]

But on ultra will most games get over 60 fps?

Yea you will be getting over 60 fps with 2 980s with almost every game at 1440p. Battlefield 4 you will be maxed out and can run over 100 fps at 1440p. Witcher 3 which comes out in May will be a big test for your 980s

 

[M_antonio3319]

Ok! I shouldn't be running into many problems with sli these days right? This is my first upgrade and first time I will use sli

 

[Knicks2012]

Ok! I shouldn't be running into many problems with sli these days right? This is my first upgrade and first time I will use sli

I have never done sli either but ive heard its amazing but some games arent made as well as they should be. Post another thread with any questions about 970 or 980 sli. If I were you I would go with the Asus ROG Swift and go with the 2 980s. Be sure to give a best answer to someone

 

[M_antonio3319]

Ok! I am going to make a new thread regarding the upgrade later! Thanks for your help!

 

[Knicks2012]

Ok! I am going to make a new thread regarding the upgrade later! Thanks for your help!

you're welcome and good luck, might do a similar build in the future